Oddities in Philippine politics: Truth be told

For telling us the unvarnished truth about the real relationship of the Arroyos and the Ampatuans, Lorelie Fajardo, the palace deputy spokesperson, is now being kept in a "freezer", officially off her duties as press undersecretary. The palace punished her for being "inconsistent". Fajardo should have kept telling the people about lores and lies, says Cerge Remonde.

After spending years defending Gloria, justifying her extravagant lifestyle and even working as her go-to man, Mike Defensor is now trying very hard to win the mayoral post in Quezon City. He's now a Nacionalista. And he's pitting Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista against Mayor Sonny Belmonte in the alleged 200 million fund anomaly. Mike, what is 200 million when your boss already stole billions? Why did you keep your mouth shut then?

The Comolect, err, Comelec, just recently disqualified Ang Ladlad as an accredited partylist organization. A few days ago, the Comelec en banc resolved the Motion for Reconsideration by a split vote---the First division going for Ang Ladlad while the second division defended itself. Comelec chairman Jose Melo intervened and voted against Ang Ladlad, siding with the second division's "Holy Men". Unfortunate for Ang Ladlad since their case landed on the laps of those who think "holy" of themselves. Danton, my friend, next time please.

As what the Bible says, " Curse those evil men who think themselves holy."

By the way, Susan "Toots" Ople is making a lot of headway in her bid for the Senate. Thousands are volunteering and helping her in her advocacy for the Filipino worker. She has a Cause--Pursue the Labor Agenda in the Senate. And her Cause is shared by others.